Model year record

1991 Ford Econoline

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 37 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V073000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
25,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-27
Owners notified
1993-07-23

Defect description

THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V172000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Vehicles affected
1,010
Reported to NHTSA
1992-05-04
Owners notified
1992-07-08

Defect description

THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.

Safety risk

FAILURE TO MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 PLACETHE SEAT OCCUPANTS IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V146000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
350,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-04
Owners notified
1991-12-20

Defect description

THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.

Safety risk

THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices452,867 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Fuel system, gasoline2175,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Tires2
Wheels: hubcap/cover2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Interior lighting1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Tires: tread/belt115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.